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Tunisian Republic
Tunis
10,276,158
GMT +1
+216
230 voltage, 50 frequency, C & E plug
Arabic (official and one of the languages of commerce), and French (commerce).
Muslim 98%, Christian 1%, Jewish and other 1%.
Temperate in the north with mild, rainy winters and hot, dry summers; desert in the south.
Located in northern Africa, Tunisia is bordering the Mediterranean Sea, between Algeria (965km) and Libya (459km), just south of Italy.
Total 163,610 square km
Land 155,360 square km
Water 8,250 square km
(Slightly larger than Georgia)
Coastline - 1,148km
The following information on entry requirements has been confirmed with the Tunisian authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the traveler’s responsibility to check with the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia and its consulates for up-to-date information.
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Tunisia. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from the country.
Canadian Citizens do not require a visa to enter Tunisia. However if you are intending to stay in Tunisia for more than three months you should contact the Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia in Ottawa for more information about visa, work permit or temporary resident status regulations.
Health requirements can change at any time The Public Health Agency of Canada strongly recommends that your travel plans include contacting a travel medicine clinic or physician six to eight weeks before departure. Based on your individual risk assessment, a health care professional can determine your need for immunizations and/or preventive medication and advise you on precautions to avoid disease. Travelers are reminded to ensure that their routine (childhood) immunizations (e.g., tetanus, diphtheria, polio, and measles) are up to date.
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